CheatCC says, "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars is a fine choice for DS, and with the added content, there's something here for newcomers and long-time fans alike. For a handheld game, it offers a fairly lengthy adventure, clocking in at around 12-15 hours depending on your familiarity with the original game. Like all games of this sort, however, once it's over, that's pretty much it – there's little reason to go back."